Plant Engineer – Black Utilities & Infrastructure (m/f/d)

Tech'Firm Industrie AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Techfirm Engineering in Switzerland is seeking a Plant Engineer for Black Utilities & Infrastructure to support manufacturing operations in a GMP-regulated environment.

You will ensure reliability of utility networks, lead improvement projects, and collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams from our Zürich site. German language proficiency is mandatory; immediate start and 100% workload.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years in Utilities/Plant engineering or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/chemical or other regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Black Utilities and site utility systems.
• Experience supporting operating manufacturing sites.
• German language proficiency is mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and facility teams on utilities topics.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and utility system issues to ensure business continuity.
• Ensure reliable operation of site utility networks.
• Act as SME for assigned utility systems.
• Collaborate with System Owners, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.
• Lead or support utility improvement initiatives and CAPEX projects.
• Contribute to lifecycle management and asset reliability programs.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and optimize maintenance and operating strategies.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Utilities engineering

GMP environments

German language

Cross-functional collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Plant Engineer – Black Utilities & Infrastructure (m/f/d)

Techfirm Engineering is looking for a Plant Engineer – Black Utilities & Infrastructure (m/f/d) to join its Industrial Services team in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

If you are passionate about industrial utilities, facility infrastructure, and GMP-regulated environments, and you enjoy working close to operations with a strong field-oriented approach, this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

What You Will Do :

As a Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of Black Utilities and building infrastructure systems supporting manufacturing operations.

Operational Support & Engineering :

• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and facility teams on utilities-related topics
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and utility system issues to ensure business continuity
• Ensure reliable operation and performance of site utility networks
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned utility systems
• Collaborate closely with System Owners, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams

Black Utilities Management :

• Support and optimize utility systems such as:
• Industrial wastewater systems
• Sanitary wastewater systems
• Potable water networks
• Fire water systems
• Heating and thermal distribution systems
• Compressed air distribution networks
• Industrial gases infrastructure
• Building utility systems and site services

Continuous Improvement & Projects :

• Lead or support utility improvement initiatives
• Participate in CAPEX projects related to utilities and infrastructure upgrades
• Contribute to lifecycle management and asset reliability programs
• Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Develop and optimize maintenance and operational strategies
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements

What We Are Looking For :

• 5+ years of experience in Utilities Engineering, Facility Engineering, Plant Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food, or other highly regulated industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of Black Utilities systems and industrial infrastructure
• Experience supporting operational manufacturing sites
• Familiarity with GMP environments is a strong advantage
• Experience managing technical issues, deviations, and infrastructure-related investigations
• Strong German language skills (mandatory)
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across multiple departments

Why Techfirm Engineering?

Swiss-based and multicultural engineering environment
Long-term projects within leading industrial and life sciences companies
High level of technical responsibility and ownership
Strong exposure to operational engineering challenges
Direct interaction with production and infrastructure stakeholders
Career development opportunities within a growing engineering consultancy

If you are looking for a role combining utilities expertise, operational support, and industrial engineering, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please note: only candidates with German language proficiency and valid Swiss/EU/EFTA work authorization can be considered.

• Work location 8001 Zürich (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent